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- Denver, CO
Hey guys,
This has been on my mind for a while. So I have things down like changing oil, ATF, spark plugs, air filters, light bulbs, battery, etc. for normal maintenance. But something I was a little less sure about were the items in the Chassis and Body section of the maintenance schedule.
Specifically, the following:
I don't know what bolts and nuts I'm supposed to apparently be tightening. What am I inspecting for exhaust and heat shields? I don't know what a driveshaft dust boot is, and same for what I am apparently supposed to be inspecting for front/rear suspension, ball joints, bearing axial play. I don't know what any of that means.
Can anyone help me? I suppose you could call this the next step of me learning about my car and more DIY.
Thanks,
CD
This has been on my mind for a while. So I have things down like changing oil, ATF, spark plugs, air filters, light bulbs, battery, etc. for normal maintenance. But something I was a little less sure about were the items in the Chassis and Body section of the maintenance schedule.
Specifically, the following:
- Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play (Inspect)
- Driveshaft Dust Boots (Inspect)
- Bolts and Nuts on chassis and body (Tighten)
- Exhaust system and heat shields (Inspect)
I don't know what bolts and nuts I'm supposed to apparently be tightening. What am I inspecting for exhaust and heat shields? I don't know what a driveshaft dust boot is, and same for what I am apparently supposed to be inspecting for front/rear suspension, ball joints, bearing axial play. I don't know what any of that means.
Can anyone help me? I suppose you could call this the next step of me learning about my car and more DIY.
Thanks,
CD
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